Bandai Namco's New Sci-Fi Shooter Gets A Free Beta On Xbox Series X|S

As if the mountain of Xbox Free Play Days titles weren't enough, Bandai Namco is offering up a treat for Xbox players this weekend in the form of a free "Open Network Test" for the upcoming shooter, SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada.

This game is specifically described as a "PvPvE sci-fi extraction shooter" that's launching for £34.99 / $39.99 on January 23rd, and the test allows you to try it out for free - it's available until early December 20th for most players.

To get started, all you need to do is find the "SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada Open Network Test" page on the Xbox Store, hit the download button, and begin playing! Keep in mind there's no Xbox One version for this game though.

We'll throw a few more details about SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada below, along with screenshots. You can also check out the official trailer up above, which provides 11 minutes' worth of footage about what to expect from the game.

"SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada takes place in 2222, years after a mysterious poisonous rain called The Tears of the New Moon wiped out most of humanity and birthed deformed creatures that now hunt the population. Amidst the calamity, humans build an underground haven named Amasia, where they discover and begin to collaborate with forms of artificial intelligence called Magus."

"In the game, players will step into the shoes of the Drifters, people who make a living collecting AO crystals, a rare resource available on Earth. In this quest they must face xenomorphic creatures known as Enders, while counting on Magus, their AI partners, to guide them through their journey, help them in fights, and provide directions, hints, and warnings."